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The562.org’s College Athletes Of The Week

Congrats to this week’s College Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Pierre Robinson, LBCC Football The Vikings have a talented backfield this year but the leader of the group is Pierre Robinson, a gifted runner who’s leading the team in yards (277) and yards per carry (7.4). He […]

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PODCAST: What Up, Long Beach?! Locals In The Pros

This week we’re talking talking about Long Beach athletes making headlines in Major League Baseball and the National Football League. 00:00 Why are there fewer high school officials? 04:15 Long Beach representation in Major League Baseball 12:00 Long Beach representation in National Football League 15:25 Long Beach State soccer and volleyball update 19:45 Should athletes […]

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Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Ready For Big West

One of the most difficult nonconference schedules in the country has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Long Beach State women’s soccer. The 49ers (5-4-1) have only lost to teams ranked in the Top 15 while preparing for the Big West Conference schedule that gets underway tonight at Cal State Fullerton. “It’s been a great […]

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Long Beach Sports Calendar

Here are some of the Long Beach sports events coming up this week. WEDNESDAY Moore League Cross Country at El Dorado Park, 4 p.m. Read more about the upcoming cross country season in our girls’ and boys’ league previews. Moore League Boys’ Water Polo Showcase at Cabrillo High, 4 p.m. The six local teams will […]

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LB In MLB: Top 5 Stories Of The Season

It has been another eventful year for Major League Baseball players with ties to Long Beach, but it’s easy to narrow it down to five top story lines from this season. Careers Come To A Close A year after Jered Weaver hung up his cleats after an All-Star career, Chase Utley is the latest local […]

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The562.org’s College Athletes Of The Week

Congrats to our college athletes of the week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Ashley Gonzales, Long Beach State Soccer Long Beach State wasn’t thrilled with its 2-2 tie with LMU on Saturday evening, but senior Ashley Gonzales ended up making history anyway. The 49ers had a 2-0 lead a half hour […]

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Aquatic Capital Of America Inducts 14 Into Hall Of Fame

The Aquatic Capital of America held its third annual Hall of Fame banquet last week, on the deck at the Pete Archer Rowing Center. The ACOA inducted 14 worthy athletes in a star-studded event hosted by five-time Olympian and Long Beach legend Tony Azevedo. “Growing up in Long Beach, I knew we were a hotbed […]

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VIDEO: Set Pieces Settle Long Beach State Soccer Draw With LMU

Set pieces told the story on Saturday night at George Allen Field where Long Beach State women’s soccer wrapped up nonconference play with a 2-2 double overtime draw with visiting Loyola Marymount University. NCAA Soccer: Long Beach State vs. Loyola Marymount University Visit The562.org for more Long Beach sports coverage. LBSU (5-4-1) took a 2-0 […]